Each time you're admitted to the hospital as a Medicare enrollee, you have to pay a deductible that covers your first 60 days ...

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Most people would probably agree that Medicare is a key program for millions of retirees today. But whether you're planning ...

Millions of seniors on Traditional Medicare have no extra coverage, exposing them to unlimited out-of-pocket costs. Learn about the risks and solutions.

Medicare costs could decrease under a new proposal from the Trump administration that would shift the drug payment model entirely. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released details ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

U.S. nonprofit AARP projected on Thursday that out-of-pocket savings from the first 10 Medicare Part D drugs negotiated under the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act will exceed 50% on ...

Virginia and Michael McGrath were surprised in late November when the retired West Islip couple got a letter notifying them that their health insurance bill would rise about 20% next year. Their plan ...

Bob Herman covers health insurance, government programs, hospitals, physicians, and other providers — reporting on how money influences those businesses and shapes what we all pay for care. He is also ...

Medicare Advantage, a private alternative to traditional Medicare, offers extra benefits and low monthly premiums. However, prior authorizations and claim denials complicate this increasingly popular ...

BLOOM (TAMPA) – As the cost of health care continues to rise, more American families are finding themselves financially vulnerable—even when they have medical insurance. Joey Bianco, Consultant and ...